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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.63, 9,452.79 and 2,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.63, 9,452.79 and 2,603.07 is: 3,905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.63 : 9,452.79 = 2,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.63/9,452.79 = 2,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.63x = 9,452.79 × 2,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.63x = 24,606,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606,274.07/6,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.37

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